Joelle Re Arp-Dunham

Joelle Re Arp-Dunham is an Assistant Professor in the Theatre department at Kansas State University's School of Music, Theatre, and Dance. As a consent-based director, actor, and educator with expertise spanning theatre and film, she bridges behavioral neuroscience with Stanislavsky's methodologies to enhance performance understanding and create safer creative environments.

• Ph.D. in Theatre and Performance Studies (University of Georgia)
• M.F.A. in Dramatic Media with Directing Emphasis (University of Georgia)
• B.F.A. in Acting (The Ohio State University)

Her research focuses on integrating neuroscience principles into acting pedagogy, particularly through Stanislavsky's frameworks. Recent publications address intimacy direction and beginner actor training. She teaches courses in acting, directing, voice, devising, and consent/staged intimacy.

Joelle actively contributes to professional organizations like SDC and ATHE, serves as Media Editor for the Stanislavski Studies Journal, and participates in editorial boards for performance-related publications. Her work emphasizes collaborative, safer spaces for production teams through applied research.